new place,new friends

new girl

Brytal hurried to the car garage, adjacent to the store on the ground floor. The large packing area was only for the building residents.
It was almost eight o'clock. Her secretary had called to tell her that the new girl had arrived before her. Since she was the boss's favorite,she wanted to see the new competition.

At exactly 8.15am ,she packed the car outside the office building. Her small van was well behaved today. She had bought it when she was married to Diam. She had bought it with children on her mind. They had had no children and apparently no marriage. She was reluctant to sell it since it was a remainder of her past. She got out of her car and smoothed her dress. Since she was quite small and thin,she could wear short dresses. She took a deep breathe and entered the building.
It was a huge twelve storied office. On each floor there was a different company. The company occupied second floor.
Just as she entered the building,Diam stopped her short. Jorgenson stood a few feet chewing gum. She smiled at him. He was her hero. At least that was what she told herself when she fell asleep every night. He didn't smile back.
"Diam ? what is the meaning of this?
Hello Jorgeen."

"Hi Brytal. I just wanted to talk to you. Can you excuse us Jorgeen. Let me talk to my ex-wife for a minute "

"I am going to see that chartboard"said Jorgenson.
"So how have you been?"
"Like you care Diam.You haven't called me in weeks."

"Of course I care for you Brytal. As a friend "
"Okay. I am stressed. I miss you a lot. Can't we make it work again."
"No. That's what I want to talk to you about. You have to stop sending me those romantic letters and videos"
"I didn't mean it. I just keep thinking about our past."
She eyed Jorgenson who was on the phone talking animatedly.
"We are not together anymore. You have to fix this on your own. You are a strong girl. And please stop sending Drytal's wife to talk to me."

"But they are a shining example of what we should have been. Maybe you are right Diam . God, I have tried. And you know what I think you are right. See you around Diam"

She walked away and went up the stairs to the office. Immediately her secretary,a young lady who liked wearing her hair in a ponytail filled her on the day's activities.
At tea break they were introduced to the new girl. Chrystal.

  In the evening,she was directed to Chrystal's office.
She found her busy gathering her things preparing to leave.
"Hi I am Brytal"
"Chrystal. Pleasure to meet you"
"The pleasure is all mine. Would you like to go for a cup of coffee"
"Sure"
The boss walked in.
"Brytal, have you met Chrystal? You two will be working on a project soon. I can see it" he emphasized with his hand depicting a board ."Chrystal and Brytal! I love it. It rhymes"
"We were just chatting. We were going for coffee. Want to join us?"

"Later. You girls enjoy yourselves . Brytal, tomorrow I want the report on Mr . Ndolo's farm case on my desk. Bye then."

He exited and Brytal watched him. He was tall ,lean and masculine. He was slightly older than her by a year. At 41 years he still had charcoal black hair.
"Can we go now "
"Follow me "
They both walked out talking and laughing like old friends. They took Brytal's car.
At the restaurant they ordered sprite.
"So what brings you to our town,"asked Brytal.

Hello reader Chrystal is now the new town girl who everyone loves. What do you think?
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